{"id":1855,"date":"2015-01-13T11:57:29","date_gmt":"2015-01-13T17:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2015-01-13T12:26:01","modified_gmt":"2015-01-13T18:26:01","slug":"exchanges-2015-because-of-you-program-kicks-off-with-contest-valued-at-17000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1855","title":{"rendered":"Exchange\u2019s 2015 \u2018Because of You\u2019 Program Kicks Off With Contest Valued At $17,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>To recognize the unique contributions our military makes, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is hosting a yearlong \u201cBecause of You\u201d program, with new prizes each month.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The program kicks off with a chance to win a $10,000, $5,000 or $2,000 Exchange gift card. Authorized Exchange shoppers can enter the Proud to Serve essay contest between Jan. 9 and Jan. 31 by writing an essay of 300 words or less detailing why they are proud to serve.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Essays can be submitted to <\/span>BecauseOfYou@aafes.com<\/span><\/a> with \u201cWhy I Serve\u201d in the subject line.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBecause of the sacrifices of military members and their families, Americans enjoy freedom,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe \u2018Because of You\u2019 program allows the Exchange to express gratitude for everything service members and their families do for this country.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Proud to Serve essay contest winners will be notified no later than Feb. 19. Complete rules can be found at www.shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a> or at www.facebook.com\/AAFES.BX.PX<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at <\/span>http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or follow us on Twitter at <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t

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